Don Karotkin

Don Karotkin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Health Insurance ... +3 more

675 Bering Drive, Ste. 660, Houston, TX

About Don

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 59%

46 years | 500 cases

59%
Appeals 4%

49 years | 25 cases

4%
Insurance 4%

52 years | 100 cases

4%
Wrongful Death 4%

49 years | 100 cases

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 52 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1973

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney At Law

675 Bering Drive, Ste. 660, Houston, TX, 77057

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Don Karotkin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Ryan | March 12, 2015

Superlawyer

As an attorney, myself, I can say that there are very few layers out there who are more well qualified. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Jury Trial Law. Furthermore, he holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbel. Don did an excellent job representing me. As soon as I had hired Don, I felt... a great sense of relief knowing that my case was in able hands. Don did a phenomenal job of controlling my expectations and then far exceeding my expectations in terms of results! These are the reason Don has a perfect 10.0 rating with AVVO. He is a " Lawyers-Lawyer" in every senses of that expression.

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Don Karotkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Appeals lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Appeals lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Appeals lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Appeals lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Karotkin. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"

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Robert Bennett

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Don is a very seasoned trial attorney who knows his way around the civil courthouse. He is well respected by the judiciary as well as the attorney trial bar. You will do well having this trial attorney working for you."

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Byron Barclay

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Karotkin has been practicing in the Houston legal community for many years and is well-versed in the intricacies of medical malpractice and other litigation. Don knows his stuff, and you would be well served by seeking his counsel."

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Evan Oshan

Appeals lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Appeals lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Stewart

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several occasions to work with Don as opposing counsel on cases over the years. He is a worthy adversary. Always trustworthy and honest. Always a strong advocate for his client. Practices law with honor."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch medical malpractice lawyer."

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Kamryn Caldwell

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Karotkin is a compassionate attorney who provides excellent answers to individuals seeking legal advice on avvo.com. If I were facing a legal issue, I would not think twice about hiring Mr. Karotkin to represent me. Highly recommended."

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Robert Bennett

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

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Byron Barclay

Personal injury lawyer

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Howard Roitman

Personal injury lawyer

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Evan Oshan

Personal injury lawyer

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Marc Stewart

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Kamryn Caldwell

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Texas Super Lawyer (2008 - present), Texas Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Sole practitioner, Don Karotkin, Attorney at Law

Associations

1999 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates (Houston Chapter)

Advocate

1990 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

1985 - Present

Houston Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

1973 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Houston Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Member

Defense Research Institute

Member

1987 - 1990

State Bar of Texas 4-C Grievance Committee

Member, Chairman (1990)

Sample of Legal Cases

Milton v. Nguyen, 2017 WL 4017872 (Tex. App. - Houston [14th Dist] 2017, no pet.)

Judgment affirmed

Compton v. Jue, 2017 WL 3389644 (Tex. App. - Houston [1st Dist} 2017, pet. den.)

Judgment affirmed

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Education

1973

University of Texas School of Law

Juris Doctor

1970

University of Texas at Austin

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2011

Multiple

Professional Malpractice, Professional Ethics and Risk Management

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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